Establishes pilot program providing tuition fee waiver for certain apprenticeship courses.
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- Introduced
- Passed General Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a pilot program in New Jersey to offer tuition fee waivers to students enrolled in specific apprenticeship courses. The goal is to increase access to apprenticeships and workforce training opportunities. The program will target eligible students participating in approved apprenticeship programs across various industries. It aims to reduce financial barriers to entering these valuable career pathways.
Key provisions
- Creates a pilot program for tuition fee waivers.
- Waivers will apply to students in select apprenticeship courses.
- The program will be administered by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
- Eligible apprenticeship programs must be approved by the Department.
- The bill outlines funding mechanisms for the pilot program.
Who is affected
- Students pursuing apprenticeships
- Apprenticeship program providers
- New Jersey residents
- The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Notable changes
- Currently, tuition costs can be a barrier to entry for some apprentices.
- This bill introduces a mechanism to alleviate this financial burden.
Fiscal impact
The bill proposes allocating state funds to support the tuition fee waivers for apprenticeship students, details of which are outlined in the bill's financial provisions.
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